Share the joy

Celebration season is nearly upon us! Whether you’ve been counting down the days since last December or haven’t given it a thought, we’ve got some fun and affordable festive ideas to inspire your decorating, entertaining, gifting and more. We’ll help you keep it simple so you can share the joy with the ones you love.

Decorating

Think about what kind of look you’d like your tree, home or garden to have this festive season. Whether your style is modern or traditional, fairy lights always bring a touch of magic. And when it comes to choosing colours, keep it simple with two to three colours at the most. For a classic look, try red and white or silver and gold. For a fresh look, pastels and rose gold keep it contemporary. You can continue your colour theme from your tree to the table. Where you can, try to match your tree decorations with your napkins or serve ware.

And when it comes to festive styling, you don’t need to spend a fortune to achieve the look you want. Check out bargain spots like Spotlight and complete the look with special pieces from Pillow Talk and Harvey Norman.

Entertaining

Food, drink and music are the three essential ingredients of entertaining. Get these things right and you’ll earn the title of host with the most!

Shareable dishes are a great way to impress your guests with a little effort. Think pizza or a summery, Ottolenghi-inspired dish like grilled tomato salad. Having the right tools at the ready also makes your job much easier. A pizza maker and a grill are top picks for your entertaining arsenal, and you’ll use them again and again.

Keep your guests refreshed with a cool, thirst-quenching drink. Sparkling water, mint and slices of fresh citrus – try grapefruit or lime – make for a winning combination. Fill up a jug and let your guests serve themselves anytime they like.

Whatever kind of gathering you’re hosting – relaxed barbeque, dinner party or outdoor soiree – there’s a playlist for that. Spotify has loads of ready to go and personalised playlists to suit any type of party. Simply set your vibe and press play.